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Physignathus lesueurii

Physignathus lesueurii

The Water Dragon is a fun and colorful lizard that loves to swim! They can often be seen basking on rocks or branches near water. They have long tails and can change color to blend in with their surroundings.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Physignathus lesueurii is a large, sturdy lizard typically mottled grey-brown to dark brown, with a prominent spiky crest running down its back and neck. Its long, muscular tail often has dark bands, helping it stand out from most skinks or smaller lizards.

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Physignathus lesueurii
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Physignathus lesueurii

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Baby water dragons are often born during the summer storm season!

Males often do 'push-ups' to show off and impress females!

Sometimes, these amazing lizards share basking spots with freshwater turtles!

They can change their skin colour slightly to warm up or cool down!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Aquatic Escape

Physignathus lesueurii can stay submerged for up to an hour, using its powerful tail for propulsion to evade predators.

Fähigkeit

Bipedal Dash

Physignathus lesueurii can run on its hind legs to escape danger because its strong hind limbs propel it swiftly.

Fähigkeit

Whip Tail Defense

Physignathus lesueurii has a long, strong tail that it can whip to deter predators when threatened.

Maße und Details

Länge
60-100 cm
Gewicht
0.3-1 kg
Lebenserwartung
8-15 Jahre
Top Speed
20 km/h
Schwimmgeschwindigkeit
8 km/h
Gelegegröße
6-18
Brutzeit
60-90 Tage
Maximale Tiefe
3 m

Ernährung und Fütterung

These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of insects, small animals, fruits, and even flowers.

Hauptnahrung

  • Insects
  • Small fish
  • Frogs
  • Berries
  • Flowers
  • Snails

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Lace Monitor

Varanus varius

Large monitors prey on young water dragons.

eaten by

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

Feral and pet cats are predators of these lizards.

eats

Field Cricket

Orthoptera gryllus

They actively hunt and consume various insects.

eats

Sydney Golden Wattle

Acacia longifolia

Feeds on the flowers and fruits of native plants.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Eastern Water DragonLesueur's Water Dragon

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild lizards.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Physignathus lesueurii?

60-100 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Physignathus lesueurii?

0.3-1 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Physignathus lesueurii?

8-15 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Physignathus lesueurii?

20 km/h

Was frisst Physignathus lesueurii?

These omnivores enjoy a varied menu of insects, small animals, fruits, and even flowers.

Was ist der/die/das schwimmgeschwindigkeit von Physignathus lesueurii?

8 km/h

Wo findet man Physignathus lesueurii normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Physignathus lesueurii?

Foraging

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